Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He had his own reasons for attaching a peculiar significance to her long-continued silence.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

from appearances alone

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading TEMPLE Meredith in New York--like “our army in Flanders”--swore terribly.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached

From this reading He had his own reasons for attaching a peculiar significance to her long-continued silence.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

carefully weighed

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands

From this reading TEMPLE Meredith in New York--like “our army in Flanders”--swore terribly.

lacking solidity or strength

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He had his own reasons for attaching a peculiar significance to her long-continued silence.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading TEMPLE Meredith in New York--like “our army in Flanders”--swore terribly.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

immediately past

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

the literary culture

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading TEMPLE Meredith in New York--like “our army in Flanders”--swore terribly.

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From this reading He had his own reasons for attaching a peculiar significance to her long-continued silence.

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From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

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From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)

From this reading TEMPLE Meredith in New York--like “our army in Flanders”--swore terribly.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

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From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading TEMPLE Meredith in New York--like “our army in Flanders”--swore terribly.

not any; not one

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading TEMPLE Meredith in New York--like “our army in Flanders”--swore terribly.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had his own reasons for attaching a peculiar significance to her long-continued silence.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading He had his own reasons for attaching a peculiar significance to her long-continued silence.

possessive form of “pierre” — capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He had his own reasons for attaching a peculiar significance to her long-continued silence.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

examine minutely or intensely

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

the quality of being significant

From this reading He had his own reasons for attaching a peculiar significance to her long-continued silence.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading He had his own reasons for attaching a peculiar significance to her long-continued silence.

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From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

not in physical motion

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

an inscription written above something else

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading TEMPLE Meredith in New York--like “our army in Flanders”--swore terribly.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading TEMPLE Meredith in New York--like “our army in Flanders”--swore terribly.

used as intensifiers

From this reading TEMPLE Meredith in New York--like “our army in Flanders”--swore terribly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

push forcefully

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

not informed through reading

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Miss St. Pierre’s long-lost letter still lay, among the invitations to parties and weddings and other delicate and flimsy missives, in the darkness of his father’s desk in Marston, to which the old gentleman’s mistake had consigned it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As Meredith received from time to time his mail, which was forwarded to him, he would eagerly scan the superscription of the envelopes, then, in deep disappointment, thrust the letters into his pocket, unread for hours.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The last letter he had written to her, which had apparently failed to elicit a reply, was one that could in no degree be considered in the same category with their previous correspondence as counsel and client.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading TEMPLE Meredith in New York--like “our army in Flanders”--swore terribly.